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149%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

148%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

149%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Natchitoches_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	894	n/a (estimate)	5,276	2,816	2,119
Murder	5	n/a	29.5	10.8	5.0
Rape	12	n/a	70.8	33.7	37.5
Robbery	8	n/a	47.2	39.4	60.6
Assault	126	n/a	743.6	436.0	256.1
Violent crime	151	n/a (estimate)	891	520	359
Burglary	221	n/a	1,304.2	405.4	229.2
Theft	477	n/a	2,815.0	1,636.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	45	n/a	265.6	254.8	258.8
Property crime	743	n/a (estimate)	4,385	2,296	1,760

Natchitoches crime map

The Natchitoches crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Natchitoches as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Natchitoches crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Natchitoches crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Natchitoches crime rates are 149% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Natchitoches are 148% higher than the national average
In Natchitoches you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Natchitoches is safer than 6% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Natchitoches has increased by 53%

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Daily Crime In Natchitoches (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Natchitoches for every 100,000 residents. The Natchitoches total amount of daily crime is 1.87 times more than the Louisiana average and 2.49 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Natchitoches, is 1.71 times more than the Louisiana average, and it is 2.48 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Natchitoches has a daily crime average that is 1.91 times more than the Louisiana average and 2.49 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Natchitoches (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Natchitoches, Louisiana compared to other areas of Louisiana, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Natchitoches safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Natchitoches is safer than 24% of Louisiana cities, and 6% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Louisiana, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Natchitoches. At this time, Natchitoches sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Natchitoches

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Natchitoches is 1 in 113

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Natchitoches is 1 in 23

The chance of being a victim of crime in Natchitoches is 1 in 19

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Natchitoches? In Natchitoches, you have a 1 in 113 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 23. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Natchitoches, LA is 1 in 19.

Year Over Year Crime In Natchitoches (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Natchitoches is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Natchitoches violent crime rates have increased by 49%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 53% year over year. Total crimes for Natchitoches has increased by 53% in the same time frame.

Natchitoches police department

Item	Natchitoches	Louisiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	70	7,311	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.8	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 70 Natchitoches police officers. This results in 3.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 9.9% less than the Louisiana average and 17.1% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Louisiana

State	Total offenders	Louisiana_/100K	National_/100K
Louisiana	12,948	286	266

There are a total of 12,948 sex offenders in Louisiana. This yields a total of 286 sex offenders in Louisiana per 100,000 residents which is 8% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Point Place, LA	602	536	2,365	2,900
Provencal, LA	265	547	2,413	2,960
Montgomery, LA	778	689	3,040	3,729
St. Maurice, LA	368	840	3,710	4,551
Natchitoches, LA	17,711	891	4,385	5,276

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
White Settlement, TX	17,716	257	1,953	2,210
Takoma Park, MD	17,703	540	7,073	7,613
Lake Butler, FL	17,700	109	579	688
Zachary, LA	17,699	333	2,021	2,353
Elizabeth City, NC	17,725	341	2,387	2,728
Natchitoches, LA	17,711	891	4,385	5,276

Source: The Natchitoches, LA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.